Lamar vs. Idaho prediction: Why Idaho is favored to win in college football Week 2 [2026]

Idaho will face Lamar in Week 2 college football action at P1FCU Kibbie Dome on Saturday, commencing at 4:00 PM ET.

Dimers' proven college football model projects Idaho as the most likely winner in this Lamar vs. Idaho prediction.

This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons.

Lamar vs. Idaho prediction and odds

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the result of Lamar vs. Idaho, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives Idaho a 61.1% chance of beating Lamar. Our predicted final score has Idaho winning 27-24. According to our model, Lamar (+3.5) has a 50.4% chance of covering the spread, while the 51.5-point over/under has a 52.4% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Lamar +3.5 (-110) / Idaho -3.5 (-102)
• Moneyline: Lamar +145, Idaho -170
• Total: Over/Under 51.5 (-105/-112)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Idaho -3.5 @ -102 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Idaho @ -170 via bet365
• Total: Over 51.5 @ -105 via bet365

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 51.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football action between Idaho and Lamar at P1FCU Kibbie Dome is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM ET.

• Who: Lamar vs. Idaho
• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
• Venue: P1FCU Kibbie Dome

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Conclusion

We predict Idaho, with a 61.1% win probability, will likely beat Lamar in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.